Folding

2015 model is Coffee in color. Picture is not accurate.
Dahon's Vitesse D7HG is a fun and fast folder to get you anywhere you need to go with ease. It sports Dahon's light, efficient and nimble handling butted-aluminum frame with equally zippy 20-inch wheels. Plus, you get an easy-to-operate and reliable Shimano 7-speed drivetrain and the excellent stopping power of linear-pull brakes. You'll also love the comfortable upright riding position, sweet seat and the fact that the Vitesse even comes with a rack, fenders and a kickstand. They add to the versatility of this fine folding bike that collapses and fits anywhere so it can always be with you and is always ready to ride!

You'll be cruising the streets and trails in style with Dahon's Mariner D7. This cool, versatile folder boasts a lightweight aluminum frame that collapses to a compact size in no time for easy carrying, storage and access. And, you'll love its comfortable upright riding position that gives you a commanding view of the road and scenery. Plus, with its nimble-handling 20-inch wheels, hill-topping 7 speed drivetrain and quality brakes it's a dream to ride everywhere. You even get fenders, a handy rack and a kickstand so this mini wonder is always ready to take you where you need to go.

Portable Transport for the Human Race.
P7i: The Equipped One
When your rides are more about getting to the farmer’s market before the cupcakes are sold out. Fully-equipped with rear rack, dynamo hub and integrated lights, and fully-enclosed hub gear for low maintenance.
The Link family of bikes is designed with a simple goal – getting you from where you are to where you need to be. Whether your journey is all on bike or a combo of public transport and bike, your Link is ready to adapt. On arrival, fold your Link so it waits inside with you, safe and sound. Go by Link and keep to your own schedule. Mobile phones, umbrellas, point and shoot cameras — the natural arc of evolution moves in a direction of increasing portability — the bicycle is no different. The Link P7i is your every day travel companion, whether your trip is exclusively on two wheels or in combination with buses, trains, or automobiles.
You will really be amazed about how much more you can smile on a daily basis when you go by bike. And then, when you realize you've got a fantastic bike that just happens to fold, well then you've really done it--you've now solved a problem you didn't even know you had. Ride your bike wherever, and practically whenever you want. Unbind yourself from how you thought a bike could integrate itself into your lifestyle.

2019 H6L -12 Various Colors
Bike Type: Standard
Frame Material: Steel
Handlebar: H Type
Gears: 6 Speed
Gear Ratio: -12 speed std ratio
Mudguards/Rack Version: L - inc. mudguards no rack
Main Frame: Various
Extremities Color: Various
Saddle Height: Standard
Lighting: Reflectors only
Saddle Brompton: Wide
Tyre Schwalbe Marathon Racer
Front Luggage: Front Carrier Block Only
Rear Luggage: None
Transporting: None
Saddle bag: None
Toolkit: None
--Modifications of rear rack, seatpost, and front dyno lighting system available. Please call Jeff Palter, Owner, 617-230-0131, for an immediate response regarding this bicycle.
The Brompton is a bike which rides superbly, is safe, agile and fast, yet folds easily and quickly into a highly-compact and portable package. The result is a vehicle that increases your sense of freedom and independence.
Finely-engineered and elegant, the Brompton has a full-sized frame, made mainly of steel for strength and stiffness. It is designed to be practical and light enough to be genuinely portable; actual weight depends on model and configuration, but ranges from 9 – 12½ kg (20 – 28lbs). Brompton weights are true weights; unlike most bike manufacturers, we include the weight of mudguards, pedals, etc. in our figures – if it’s on the bike, we weigh it.
The combination of a rigid frame and accurate alignment makes for efficient transmission of your energy and a lively, first-rate ride; countless owners use them on long journeys and for touring and many prefer the ride of a Brompton to that of conventional bikes.
The Fold of a Brompton Bicycle:
A key feature of the Brompton is the compactness and practicality of its fold. With a little practice, this is achieved without any difficulty in 10 - 20 seconds. The dimensions of the folded bike are: 585mm high x 545mm long x 270mm wide (23" x 21.5" x 10.6").
When folded, a Brompton stays locked together, making an extremely compact package little larger than its wheels. The folded package may be picked up without any risk that the bike will unfold - reassuring when running for a train or handing it to a cloakroom attendant!
There are no projections or loose parts with the folded package and, using the frame or saddle as a handle, it carries like a small suitcase, lightweight and easy to manage. The fold is designed to keep vulnerable parts, like lights and cable-runs, out of harm's way and, by folding them in, to keep the greasy chain and gears away from clothing and luggage. Small rollers allow the bike to be pushed into inaccessible corners.
**Folding:
Full instructions for folding and unfolding, with diagrams, are given in the Owner Manual but these are the basic steps:
All Bromptons have rear suspension, which also allows instant "parking" of the bike in the "kickstand" position.
Park the bike by swinging the rear wheel under the main frame - the Brompton will stand on its own, leaving both hands free
Unclamp and fold back the front wheel - the right hand pedal should be moved out of the way if necessary - and hook onto the rear frame
Unclamp and lower the handlebars and saddle, and stow the folding pedal; these items can be dealt with in any order after the second step
**Unfolding:
Raise and clamp the saddle and handlebar, and unfold the folding pedal; these items can be dealt with in any order, but they must be unfolded before moving on to step 2
Unfold and clamp front wheel; the bike is now parked in the "kickstand" position.
Lift up the rear end of the bike - a little flick is usually the most effective method - to swing the rear wheel out; the bike is ready to ride
The key to understanding the fold of the Brompton is the seat pillar: it is the seat pillar which locks the folded package together by projecting down from the main frame, so preventing the rear frame from rotating, which in turn prevents the front wheel from swinging free. If the seat pillar is visible below the main frame, do not try to park or unpark the Brompton, and do not try to hook or unhook the front wheel from the rear frame. Similarly, if the seat pillar is not fully down, the folded package may fall open when the bike is picked up.

2018 H6R Black No Dyno
Bike Type - Standard
Frame Material - Steel
Handlebar - H Type
Gears - 6 Speed
Gear Ratio - 6 speed std ratio
Mudguards/Rack Version - R – inc. mudguards & rack
Main Frame Color - Black
Extremities Color - Black
Saddle Height - Standard
Lighting - Reflectors only
Saddle - Brompton Wide
Tire - Schwalbe Marathon Racer
Front Luggage - Front Carrier Block Only
Rear Luggage - None
Transporting - None
Saddle bag - None
Toolkit - None
--Modifications of rear rack, seatpost, and front dyno lighting system available. Please call Jeff Palter, Owner, 617-230-0131, for an immediate response regarding this bicycle.
The Brompton is a bike which rides superbly, is safe, agile and fast, yet folds easily and quickly into a highly-compact and portable package. The result is a vehicle that increases your sense of freedom and independence.
Finely-engineered and elegant, the Brompton has a full-sized frame, made mainly of steel for strength and stiffness. It is designed to be practical and light enough to be genuinely portable; actual weight depends on model and configuration, but ranges from 9 – 12½ kg (20 – 28lbs). Brompton weights are true weights; unlike most bike manufacturers, we include the weight of mudguards, pedals, etc. in our figures – if it’s on the bike, we weigh it.
The combination of a rigid frame and accurate alignment makes for efficient transmission of your energy and a lively, first-rate ride; countless owners use them on long journeys and for touring and many prefer the ride of a Brompton to that of conventional bikes.
The Fold of a Brompton Bicycle:
A key feature of the Brompton is the compactness and practicality of its fold. With a little practice, this is achieved without any difficulty in 10 - 20 seconds. The dimensions of the folded bike are: 585mm high x 545mm long x 270mm wide (23" x 21.5" x 10.6").
When folded, a Brompton stays locked together, making an extremely compact package little larger than its wheels. The folded package may be picked up without any risk that the bike will unfold - reassuring when running for a train or handing it to a cloakroom attendant!
There are no projections or loose parts with the folded package and, using the frame or saddle as a handle, it carries like a small suitcase, lightweight and easy to manage. The fold is designed to keep vulnerable parts, like lights and cable-runs, out of harm's way and, by folding them in, to keep the greasy chain and gears away from clothing and luggage. Small rollers allow the bike to be pushed into inaccessible corners.
**Folding:
Full instructions for folding and unfolding, with diagrams, are given in the Owner Manual but these are the basic steps:
All Bromptons have rear suspension, which also allows instant "parking" of the bike in the "kickstand" position.
Park the bike by swinging the rear wheel under the main frame - the Brompton will stand on its own, leaving both hands free
Unclamp and fold back the front wheel - the right hand pedal should be moved out of the way if necessary - and hook onto the rear frame
Unclamp and lower the handlebars and saddle, and stow the folding pedal; these items can be dealt with in any order after the second step
**Unfolding:
Raise and clamp the saddle and handlebar, and unfold the folding pedal; these items can be dealt with in any order, but they must be unfolded before moving on to step 2
Unfold and clamp front wheel; the bike is now parked in the "kickstand" position.
Lift up the rear end of the bike - a little flick is usually the most effective method - to swing the rear wheel out; the bike is ready to ride
The key to understanding the fold of the Brompton is the seat pillar: it is the seat pillar which locks the folded package together by projecting down from the main frame, so preventing the rear frame from rotating, which in turn prevents the front wheel from swinging free. If the seat pillar is visible below the main frame, do not try to park or unpark the Brompton, and do not try to hook or unhook the front wheel from the rear frame. Similarly, if the seat pillar is not fully down, the folded package may fall open when the bike is picked up.

2019 S6L-12 Red or Black
Bike Type: Standard
Frame Material: Steel
Handlebar: S Type
Gears: 6 Speed
Gear Ratio: -12 lowered ratio
Mudguards/Rack Version: L - inc. mudguards no rack
Main Frame: Various
Extremities Color: Red or Black
Saddle Height: Standard
Lighting: SP Dynamo
Saddle Brompton: Wide w/ Cateye Light
Tyre Schwalbe Marathon Racer
Front Luggage: Front Carrier Block Only
Rear Luggage: None
Transporting: None
Saddle bag: None
Toolkit: None
--Modifications of rear rack, seatpost, and front dyno lighting system available. Please call Jeff Palter, Owner, 617-230-0131, for an immediate response regarding this bicycle.
The Brompton is a bike which rides superbly, is safe, agile and fast, yet folds easily and quickly into a highly-compact and portable package. The result is a vehicle that increases your sense of freedom and independence.
Finely-engineered and elegant, the Brompton has a full-sized frame, made mainly of steel for strength and stiffness. It is designed to be practical and light enough to be genuinely portable; actual weight depends on model and configuration, but ranges from 9 – 12½ kg (20 – 28lbs). Brompton weights are true weights; unlike most bike manufacturers, we include the weight of mudguards, pedals, etc. in our figures – if it’s on the bike, we weigh it.
The combination of a rigid frame and accurate alignment makes for efficient transmission of your energy and a lively, first-rate ride; countless owners use them on long journeys and for touring and many prefer the ride of a Brompton to that of conventional bikes.
The Fold of a Brompton Bicycle:
A key feature of the Brompton is the compactness and practicality of its fold. With a little practice, this is achieved without any difficulty in 10 - 20 seconds. The dimensions of the folded bike are: 585mm high x 545mm long x 270mm wide (23" x 21.5" x 10.6").
When folded, a Brompton stays locked together, making an extremely compact package little larger than its wheels. The folded package may be picked up without any risk that the bike will unfold - reassuring when running for a train or handing it to a cloakroom attendant!
There are no projections or loose parts with the folded package and, using the frame or saddle as a handle, it carries like a small suitcase, lightweight and easy to manage. The fold is designed to keep vulnerable parts, like lights and cable-runs, out of harm's way and, by folding them in, to keep the greasy chain and gears away from clothing and luggage. Small rollers allow the bike to be pushed into inaccessible corners.
**Folding:
Full instructions for folding and unfolding, with diagrams, are given in the Owner Manual but these are the basic steps:
All Bromptons have rear suspension, which also allows instant "parking" of the bike in the "kickstand" position.
Park the bike by swinging the rear wheel under the main frame - the Brompton will stand on its own, leaving both hands free
Unclamp and fold back the front wheel - the right hand pedal should be moved out of the way if necessary - and hook onto the rear frame
Unclamp and lower the handlebars and saddle, and stow the folding pedal; these items can be dealt with in any order after the second step
**Unfolding:
Raise and clamp the saddle and handlebar, and unfold the folding pedal; these items can be dealt with in any order, but they must be unfolded before moving on to step 2
Unfold and clamp front wheel; the bike is now parked in the "kickstand" position.
Lift up the rear end of the bike - a little flick is usually the most effective method - to swing the rear wheel out; the bike is ready to ride
The key to understanding the fold of the Brompton is the seat pillar: it is the seat pillar which locks the folded package together by projecting down from the main frame, so preventing the rear frame from rotating, which in turn prevents the front wheel from swinging free. If the seat pillar is visible below the main frame, do not try to park or unpark the Brompton, and do not try to hook or unhook the front wheel from the rear frame. Similarly, if the seat pillar is not fully down, the folded package may fall open when the bike is picked up.

2019 M6L-12 Various Colors
Bike Type: Standard
Frame Material: Steel
Handlebar: M Type
Gears: 6 Speed
Gear Ratio: -12 lowered ratio
Mudguards/Rack Version: L - inc. mudguards no rack
Main Frame Color: Various
Extremities Color: Various
Saddle Height: Standard
Lighting: SP Dynamo
Saddle Brompton: Wide w/ Cateye Light
Tyre Schwalbe Marathon Racer
Front Luggage: Front Carrier Block Only
Rear Luggage: None
Transporting: None
Saddle bag: None
Toolkit: None
--Modifications of rear rack, seatpost, and front dyno lighting system available. Please call Jeff Palter, Owner, 617-230-0131, for an immediate response regarding this bicycle.
The Brompton is a bike which rides superbly, is safe, agile and fast, yet folds easily and quickly into a highly-compact and portable package. The result is a vehicle that increases your sense of freedom and independence.
Finely-engineered and elegant, the Brompton has a full-sized frame, made mainly of steel for strength and stiffness. It is designed to be practical and light enough to be genuinely portable; actual weight depends on model and configuration, but ranges from 9 – 12½ kg (20 – 28lbs). Brompton weights are true weights; unlike most bike manufacturers, we include the weight of mudguards, pedals, etc. in our figures – if it’s on the bike, we weigh it.
The combination of a rigid frame and accurate alignment makes for efficient transmission of your energy and a lively, first-rate ride; countless owners use them on long journeys and for touring and many prefer the ride of a Brompton to that of conventional bikes.
The Fold of a Brompton Bicycle:
A key feature of the Brompton is the compactness and practicality of its fold. With a little practice, this is achieved without any difficulty in 10 - 20 seconds. The dimensions of the folded bike are: 585mm high x 545mm long x 270mm wide (23" x 21.5" x 10.6").
When folded, a Brompton stays locked together, making an extremely compact package little larger than its wheels. The folded package may be picked up without any risk that the bike will unfold - reassuring when running for a train or handing it to a cloakroom attendant!
There are no projections or loose parts with the folded package and, using the frame or saddle as a handle, it carries like a small suitcase, lightweight and easy to manage. The fold is designed to keep vulnerable parts, like lights and cable-runs, out of harm's way and, by folding them in, to keep the greasy chain and gears away from clothing and luggage. Small rollers allow the bike to be pushed into inaccessible corners.
**Folding:
Full instructions for folding and unfolding, with diagrams, are given in the Owner Manual but these are the basic steps:
All Bromptons have rear suspension, which also allows instant "parking" of the bike in the "kickstand" position.
Park the bike by swinging the rear wheel under the main frame - the Brompton will stand on its own, leaving both hands free
Unclamp and fold back the front wheel - the right hand pedal should be moved out of the way if necessary - and hook onto the rear frame
Unclamp and lower the handlebars and saddle, and stow the folding pedal; these items can be dealt with in any order after the second step
**Unfolding:
Raise and clamp the saddle and handlebar, and unfold the folding pedal; these items can be dealt with in any order, but they must be unfolded before moving on to step 2
Unfold and clamp front wheel; the bike is now parked in the "kickstand" position.
Lift up the rear end of the bike - a little flick is usually the most effective method - to swing the rear wheel out; the bike is ready to ride
The key to understanding the fold of the Brompton is the seat pillar: it is the seat pillar which locks the folded package together by projecting down from the main frame, so preventing the rear frame from rotating, which in turn prevents the front wheel from swinging free. If the seat pillar is visible below the main frame, do not try to park or unpark the Brompton, and do not try to hook or unhook the front wheel from the rear frame. Similarly, if the seat pillar is not fully down, the folded package may fall open when the bike is picked up.

--Modifications of rear rack, seatpost, and front dyno lighting system available. Please call Jeff Palter, Owner, 617-230-0131, for an immediate response regarding this bicycle.
The Brompton is a bike which rides superbly, is safe, agile and fast, yet folds easily and quickly into a highly-compact and portable package. The result is a vehicle that increases your sense of freedom and independence.
Finely-engineered and elegant, the Brompton has a full-sized frame, made mainly of steel for strength and stiffness. It is designed to be practical and light enough to be genuinely portable; actual weight depends on model and configuration, but ranges from 9 – 12½ kg (20 – 28lbs). Brompton weights are true weights; unlike most bike manufacturers, we include the weight of mudguards, pedals, etc. in our figures – if it’s on the bike, we weigh it.
The combination of a rigid frame and accurate alignment makes for efficient transmission of your energy and a lively, first-rate ride; countless owners use them on long journeys and for touring and many prefer the ride of a Brompton to that of conventional bikes.
The Fold of a Brompton Bicycle:
A key feature of the Brompton is the compactness and practicality of its fold. With a little practice, this is achieved without any difficulty in 10 - 20 seconds. The dimensions of the folded bike are: 585mm high x 545mm long x 270mm wide (23" x 21.5" x 10.6").
When folded, a Brompton stays locked together, making an extremely compact package little larger than its wheels. The folded package may be picked up without any risk that the bike will unfold - reassuring when running for a train or handing it to a cloakroom attendant!
There are no projections or loose parts with the folded package and, using the frame or saddle as a handle, it carries like a small suitcase, lightweight and easy to manage. The fold is designed to keep vulnerable parts, like lights and cable-runs, out of harm's way and, by folding them in, to keep the greasy chain and gears away from clothing and luggage. Small rollers allow the bike to be pushed into inaccessible corners.
**Folding:
Full instructions for folding and unfolding, with diagrams, are given in the Owner Manual but these are the basic steps:
All Bromptons have rear suspension, which also allows instant "parking" of the bike in the "kickstand" position.
Park the bike by swinging the rear wheel under the main frame - the Brompton will stand on its own, leaving both hands free
Unclamp and fold back the front wheel - the right hand pedal should be moved out of the way if necessary - and hook onto the rear frame
Unclamp and lower the handlebars and saddle, and stow the folding pedal; these items can be dealt with in any order after the second step
**Unfolding:
Raise and clamp the saddle and handlebar, and unfold the folding pedal; these items can be dealt with in any order, but they must be unfolded before moving on to step 2
Unfold and clamp front wheel; the bike is now parked in the "kickstand" position.
Lift up the rear end of the bike - a little flick is usually the most effective method - to swing the rear wheel out; the bike is ready to ride
The key to understanding the fold of the Brompton is the seat pillar: it is the seat pillar which locks the folded package together by projecting down from the main frame, so preventing the rear frame from rotating, which in turn prevents the front wheel from swinging free. If the seat pillar is visible below the main frame, do not try to park or unpark the Brompton, and do not try to hook or unhook the front wheel from the rear frame. Similarly, if the seat pillar is not fully down, the folded package may fall open when the bike is picked up.

2018 Brompton M6L-12% Red/Black & Red
Frame/Extremities: Steel, brazed by hand in London, UK
Finish: Red/Black & Red
Handlebar Type: M
Version: L/fenders, includes hand pump
Gearing: 6 speeds, easier by 12%
Tires: Brompton Standard kevlar
Seat Post: Standard (Extended, or Telescopic available)
Suspension: Firm
Saddle: Brompton Standard with LED light, USB rechargeable
Luggage: Front Carrier Block
Transporting: Roller wheels included
Lighting: Shimano dynamo w/ LED lights
--Modifications of rear rack, seatpost, and front dyno lighting system available. Please call Jeff Palter, Owner, 617-230-0131, for an immediate response regarding this bicycle.
The Brompton is a bike which rides superbly, is safe, agile and fast, yet folds easily and quickly into a highly-compact and portable package. The result is a vehicle that increases your sense of freedom and independence.
Finely-engineered and elegant, the Brompton has a full-sized frame, made mainly of steel for strength and stiffness. It is designed to be practical and light enough to be genuinely portable; actual weight depends on model and configuration, but ranges from 9 – 12½ kg (20 – 28lbs). Brompton weights are true weights; unlike most bike manufacturers, we include the weight of mudguards, pedals, etc. in our figures – if it’s on the bike, we weigh it.
The combination of a rigid frame and accurate alignment makes for efficient transmission of your energy and a lively, first-rate ride; countless owners use them on long journeys and for touring and many prefer the ride of a Brompton to that of conventional bikes.
The Fold of a Brompton Bicycle:
A key feature of the Brompton is the compactness and practicality of its fold. With a little practice, this is achieved without any difficulty in 10 - 20 seconds. The dimensions of the folded bike are: 585mm high x 545mm long x 270mm wide (23" x 21.5" x 10.6").
When folded, a Brompton stays locked together, making an extremely compact package little larger than its wheels. The folded package may be picked up without any risk that the bike will unfold - reassuring when running for a train or handing it to a cloakroom attendant!
There are no projections or loose parts with the folded package and, using the frame or saddle as a handle, it carries like a small suitcase, lightweight and easy to manage. The fold is designed to keep vulnerable parts, like lights and cable-runs, out of harm's way and, by folding them in, to keep the greasy chain and gears away from clothing and luggage. Small rollers allow the bike to be pushed into inaccessible corners.
**Folding:
Full instructions for folding and unfolding, with diagrams, are given in the Owner Manual but these are the basic steps:
All Bromptons have rear suspension, which also allows instant "parking" of the bike in the "kickstand" position.
Park the bike by swinging the rear wheel under the main frame - the Brompton will stand on its own, leaving both hands free
Unclamp and fold back the front wheel - the right hand pedal should be moved out of the way if necessary - and hook onto the rear frame
Unclamp and lower the handlebars and saddle, and stow the folding pedal; these items can be dealt with in any order after the second step
**Unfolding:
Raise and clamp the saddle and handlebar, and unfold the folding pedal; these items can be dealt with in any order, but they must be unfolded before moving on to step 2
Unfold and clamp front wheel; the bike is now parked in the "kickstand" position.
Lift up the rear end of the bike - a little flick is usually the most effective method - to swing the rear wheel out; the bike is ready to ride
The key to understanding the fold of the Brompton is the seat pillar: it is the seat pillar which locks the folded package together by projecting down from the main frame, so preventing the rear frame from rotating, which in turn prevents the front wheel from swinging free. If the seat pillar is visible below the main frame, do not try to park or unpark the Brompton, and do not try to hook or unhook the front wheel from the rear frame. Similarly, if the seat pillar is not fully down, the folded package may fall open when the bike is picked up.

2018 Brompton H6L-12% Red, Black, Tempest Blue
Frame/Extremities: Steel, brazed by hand in London, UK
Finish: Red, Black, Tempest Blue
Handlebar Type: H
Version: L/fenders, includes hand pump
Gearing: 6 speeds, easier by 12%
Tires: Brompton Standard kevlar
Seat Post: Standard (Extended, or Telescopic available)
Suspension: Firm
Saddle: Brompton Standard with LED light, USB rechargeable
Luggage: Front Carrier Block
Transporting: Roller wheels included
Lighting: Shimano dynamo w/ LED lights
--Modifications of rear rack, seatpost, and front dyno lighting system available. Please call Jeff Palter, Owner, 617-230-0131, for an immediate response regarding this bicycle.
The Brompton is a bike which rides superbly, is safe, agile and fast, yet folds easily and quickly into a highly-compact and portable package. The result is a vehicle that increases your sense of freedom and independence.
Finely-engineered and elegant, the Brompton has a full-sized frame, made mainly of steel for strength and stiffness. It is designed to be practical and light enough to be genuinely portable; actual weight depends on model and configuration, but ranges from 9 – 12½ kg (20 – 28lbs). Brompton weights are true weights; unlike most bike manufacturers, we include the weight of mudguards, pedals, etc. in our figures – if it’s on the bike, we weigh it.
The combination of a rigid frame and accurate alignment makes for efficient transmission of your energy and a lively, first-rate ride; countless owners use them on long journeys and for touring and many prefer the ride of a Brompton to that of conventional bikes.
The Fold of a Brompton Bicycle:
A key feature of the Brompton is the compactness and practicality of its fold. With a little practice, this is achieved without any difficulty in 10 - 20 seconds. The dimensions of the folded bike are: 585mm high x 545mm long x 270mm wide (23" x 21.5" x 10.6").
When folded, a Brompton stays locked together, making an extremely compact package little larger than its wheels. The folded package may be picked up without any risk that the bike will unfold - reassuring when running for a train or handing it to a cloakroom attendant!
There are no projections or loose parts with the folded package and, using the frame or saddle as a handle, it carries like a small suitcase, lightweight and easy to manage. The fold is designed to keep vulnerable parts, like lights and cable-runs, out of harm's way and, by folding them in, to keep the greasy chain and gears away from clothing and luggage. Small rollers allow the bike to be pushed into inaccessible corners.
**Folding:
Full instructions for folding and unfolding, with diagrams, are given in the Owner Manual but these are the basic steps:
All Bromptons have rear suspension, which also allows instant "parking" of the bike in the "kickstand" position.
Park the bike by swinging the rear wheel under the main frame - the Brompton will stand on its own, leaving both hands free
Unclamp and fold back the front wheel - the right hand pedal should be moved out of the way if necessary - and hook onto the rear frame
Unclamp and lower the handlebars and saddle, and stow the folding pedal; these items can be dealt with in any order after the second step
**Unfolding:
Raise and clamp the saddle and handlebar, and unfold the folding pedal; these items can be dealt with in any order, but they must be unfolded before moving on to step 2
Unfold and clamp front wheel; the bike is now parked in the "kickstand" position.
Lift up the rear end of the bike - a little flick is usually the most effective method - to swing the rear wheel out; the bike is ready to ride
The key to understanding the fold of the Brompton is the seat pillar: it is the seat pillar which locks the folded package together by projecting down from the main frame, so preventing the rear frame from rotating, which in turn prevents the front wheel from swinging free. If the seat pillar is visible below the main frame, do not try to park or unpark the Brompton, and do not try to hook or unhook the front wheel from the rear frame. Similarly, if the seat pillar is not fully down, the folded package may fall open when the bike is picked up.

--Modifications of rear rack, seatpost, and front dyno lighting system available. Please call Jeff Palter, Owner, 617-230-0131, for an immediate response regarding this bicycle.
The Brompton is a bike which rides superbly, is safe, agile and fast, yet folds easily and quickly into a highly-compact and portable package. The result is a vehicle that increases your sense of freedom and independence.
Finely-engineered and elegant, the Brompton has a full-sized frame, made mainly of steel for strength and stiffness. It is designed to be practical and light enough to be genuinely portable; actual weight depends on model and configuration, but ranges from 9 – 12½ kg (20 – 28lbs). Brompton weights are true weights; unlike most bike manufacturers, we include the weight of mudguards, pedals, etc. in our figures – if it’s on the bike, we weigh it.
The combination of a rigid frame and accurate alignment makes for efficient transmission of your energy and a lively, first-rate ride; countless owners use them on long journeys and for touring and many prefer the ride of a Brompton to that of conventional bikes.
The Fold of a Brompton Bicycle:
A key feature of the Brompton is the compactness and practicality of its fold. With a little practice, this is achieved without any difficulty in 10 - 20 seconds. The dimensions of the folded bike are: 585mm high x 545mm long x 270mm wide (23" x 21.5" x 10.6").
When folded, a Brompton stays locked together, making an extremely compact package little larger than its wheels. The folded package may be picked up without any risk that the bike will unfold - reassuring when running for a train or handing it to a cloakroom attendant!
There are no projections or loose parts with the folded package and, using the frame or saddle as a handle, it carries like a small suitcase, lightweight and easy to manage. The fold is designed to keep vulnerable parts, like lights and cable-runs, out of harm's way and, by folding them in, to keep the greasy chain and gears away from clothing and luggage. Small rollers allow the bike to be pushed into inaccessible corners.
**Folding:
Full instructions for folding and unfolding, with diagrams, are given in the Owner Manual but these are the basic steps:
All Bromptons have rear suspension, which also allows instant "parking" of the bike in the "kickstand" position.
Park the bike by swinging the rear wheel under the main frame - the Brompton will stand on its own, leaving both hands free
Unclamp and fold back the front wheel - the right hand pedal should be moved out of the way if necessary - and hook onto the rear frame
Unclamp and lower the handlebars and saddle, and stow the folding pedal; these items can be dealt with in any order after the second step
**Unfolding:
Raise and clamp the saddle and handlebar, and unfold the folding pedal; these items can be dealt with in any order, but they must be unfolded before moving on to step 2
Unfold and clamp front wheel; the bike is now parked in the "kickstand" position.
Lift up the rear end of the bike - a little flick is usually the most effective method - to swing the rear wheel out; the bike is ready to ride
The key to understanding the fold of the Brompton is the seat pillar: it is the seat pillar which locks the folded package together by projecting down from the main frame, so preventing the rear frame from rotating, which in turn prevents the front wheel from swinging free. If the seat pillar is visible below the main frame, do not try to park or unpark the Brompton, and do not try to hook or unhook the front wheel from the rear frame. Similarly, if the seat pillar is not fully down, the folded package may fall open when the bike is picked up.

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